Way back in July 2015, when I used to write under the nom de plume of Fox The Rebel, I was asked to take part in the Highgate Vampire Symposium as the resident expert on both necromancy and tulpa creation. During the preparations for the event Della Farrant, the principal organiser, decided to conduct an … Continue reading Necromantic Rebel
Opinion
Necromantic Culture
Necromancy tends to get a raw deal in popular culture. Indeed, characters associated with this most misunderstood paradigm tend to fall into two distinct camps. The horror film villain with an army of the resurrected dead and almost eternal lifespan, or the unlikely hero who utilises the fallen in a last ditch effort to do … Continue reading Necromantic Culture
Remembering David Farrant
In truth I take no pleasure in writing obituaries despite my more necromantic interests placing me in the perfect position to do so. To my mind every death among the pitifully few people who fully embody the heart and soul of modern magick stands as a massive loss to our wider movement, as well as … Continue reading Remembering David Farrant
Ancient Anachronism
The idea that something from outside of the boundaries of our own planet had a hand in the creation of humanity has always been a hot topic among fringe scientists, Biblical scholars and Forteans alike. Yet what was once the domain of overpaid screenwriters and science fiction authors has fast become a discussion point for … Continue reading Ancient Anachronism
A Very Public Enemy
While I support the idea of a more open and visible esoteric presence in the mundane world there remains one aspect of the modern occult revival that continues to bother me greatly. No, it is not the bloated publishing houses who churn out poorly written handbooks professing to be a one stop shop for all … Continue reading A Very Public Enemy
Anarcho Esoterica
When I stumble upon a fellow occultist who is willing to share some of their accumulated knowledge the question of what is in it for them inevitably springs to mind. This is a healthy attitude, especially in a realm where those who would become our mentors can so easily cajole their neophytes into any number … Continue reading Anarcho Esoterica
A Current Meme
Five of Swords Magazine is a passion project created by a small group of bleeding edge magickians, offered free in PDF format via drop box links posted on various social media platforms such as Facebook and Reddit. Designed to showcase some of the more advanced ideas within the modern occult diaspora, it was just the … Continue reading A Current Meme
